Kendall Owens

Council approves purchase of new trucks for garbage

BRYANT SAYS MOVE SHOULD PREVENT HOLIDAYS FROM GETTING CITY BEHIND

The Forrest City City Council adopted a pair of ordinances on Thursday to waive the competitive bidding process and authorize the expenditure of close to $280,000 for the purchase of two new front-

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Mayor shares ideas for city's public access channel

BRYANT SEES OPPORTUNITY FOR GOVERNMENT, SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE OFFERINGS TO RESIDENTS, VISITORS

In 2010, the Forrest City City Council agreed to a new contract with East Arkansas Video that included an agreement to provide a public access channel for city government.

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Nassar/Smith win lawsuit against HSD

FEDERAL JURY IN JONESBORO ORDERS DISTRICT TO PAY FORMER SUPERINTENDENT, SECRETARY ABOUT $500,000

A federal jury has ordered the Hughes School District to pay close to $500,000 in damages to former superintendent Dr. Ray Nassar and former bookkeeper Gena Smith.

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Young professionals recruited to promote counties in Coalition

GROUP TO BE INTRODUCED AT FRIDAY BRUNCH

A new program designed to produce emerging leaders in the Delta will kick off Friday with a networking brunch at the Fine Arts Center at East Arkansas Community College.

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City records first murder of new year

The Forrest City Police Department is investigating the city’s first murder of the new year after a 21-year-old man was shot Thursday evening.

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Childhood obesity walk, FCEA program planned on MLK Day

A pair of events are scheduled for Monday, celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Forrest City. 

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Search for missing officer shifts to recovery effort

A high tech sonar device is being used to assist in the search for Wynne police officer and Cross County Auxiliary Deputy Nick Swink who police believe fell into the St. Francis River.

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Wintry mix causes problems for travelers in area roadways

BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS CLOSE EARLY FOR PEOPLE TO GET HOME

The second round of wintry mix this week made its way through Eastern Arkansas on Tuesday causing some travel issues on area roadways, including an accident near Wynne that left Colt residents in t

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PW Board to refinance bonds for new building

The Palestine-Wheatley School Board on Monday voted to refinance the bond issue used to build the new elementary school before students begin attending classes in the facility.

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Freezing rain, sleet cause accidents; caution urged

WINTER WEATHER MIX TODAY ALREADY FORCING CANCELLATIONS

Winter weather caused problems for area motorists Monday, and chances for freezing rain, sleet and snow today have area emergency officials urging motorists to stay home if possible.

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